Nurettin Canikli (born 15 May 1960) is a Turkish politician, the former Minister of National Defense of Turkey and a Member of Parliament for Giresun under the ruling Justice and Development Party.[1][2] He previously also served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey and the Minister of Customs and Trade of Turkey.
Nurettin Canikli | |
|---|---|
 Canikli in 2016 | |
| Minister of National Defense | |
| In office 19 July 2017 – 10 July 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | Binali Yıldırım |
| Preceded by | Fikri Işık |
| Succeeded by | Hulusi Akar |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey | |
| In office 24 May 2016 – 19 July 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Binali Yıldırım |
| Serving with | Mehmet Şimşek Numan Kurtulmuş Tuğrul Türkeş Veysi Kaynak |
| Preceded by | Yalçın Akdoğan |
| Succeeded by | Recep Akdağ |
| Minister of Customs and Trade | |
| In office 29 August 2014 – 28 August 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Ahmet Davutoğlu |
| Preceded by | Hayati Yazıcı |
| Succeeded by | Cenap Aşçı |
| Member of the Grand National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2015 | |
| Constituency | Giresun (Nov 2015) Istanbul (I) (2018) |
| In office 3 November 2002 – 7 June 2015 | |
| Constituency | Giresun (2002, 2007, 2011) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1960 Alucra, Giresun Province, Turkey |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Politician, civil servant |
| Cabinet | 62nd, 65th, 66th |
Early life and career
editAfter finishing the İmam Hatip school in Giresun, Canikli studied Economics at Ankara University graduating with a Bachelors's degree. Canikli obtained a Master's degree in Finance from University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom.[1][2]
Canikli worked in various positions in the Ministry of Finance.[2] and also worked as a columnist on a daily basis at the Turkish daily newspaper Yeni Şafak between 1997 and 2002.[1]
Justice and Development Party
editCanikli is a member of the founders’ council of the Justice and Development Party and was elected as Member of Parliament for the Giresun province at the Turkish general election on 3 November 2002. He served as the MP of Giresun province during the 22nd, 23rd and 24th terms. In the 2007 and 2011 elections, he secured his seat in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM).[1] On 29 August 2014 he was appointed Minister of Customs and Trade in the Cabinet of Ahmet Davutoğlu.[2]
Personal life
editCanikli is married and father of four children.[1][2] He also speaks English.
References
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